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Delicious Ways to Make Seafood Mac and Cheese

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Ingredients
 

For the Pasta and Seafood:

  • 1 pound macaroni or elbow pasta
  • 1 cup cooked lobster meat chopped
  • 1 cup cooked crab meat
  • 1 cup cooked shrimp peeled and deveined

For the Cheese Sauce:

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 cups shredded cheese blend recommend a mix of sharp cheddar, Gruyère, and Parmesan
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Topping:

  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven:

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a large baking dish with butter or cooking spray.

Cook the Pasta:

  • Cook the pasta according to package instructions until just al dente. Drain and set aside.

Make the Cheese Sauce:

  • In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour to create a roux, cooking for about 1 minute.
  • Gradually add the milk and heavy cream, whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Cook until the mixture thickens and starts to bubble.
  • Lower the heat and add the shredded cheese blend, mustard powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.

Combine Pasta and Seafood:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, lobster, crab, and shrimp. Pour the cheese sauce over the top and gently stir to combine.

Transfer to Baking Dish:

  • Pour the pasta and seafood mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Prepare the Topping:

  • In a small bowl, mix together the panko breadcrumbs, melted butter, grated Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the pasta.

Bake:

  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling.

Garnish and Serve:

  • Let the mac and cheese sit for a few minutes after removing it from the oven. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.